Happy Juneteenth from Cohen for Congress!

Juneteenth is the annual celebration of freedom commemorating the fateful day one hundred and forty-three years ago that Union General Gordon Granger stood on the balcony of Ashton Villa in Galveston Texas and read General Order No. 3:

‘The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. “

The newly liberated slaves celebrated in the streets of Galveston.  The very next year, Juneteenth was born as a celebration of African-American freedom.

The celebrations take place nationwide, and so far, 28 states have recognized it as a holiday, including Tennessee. 

Congressman Steve Cohen and everyone at Cohen For Congress hope that everyone out there is having a happy and safe Juneteenth.

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